i had some moles taken out

[Ryatha]

they do hurt for a few days, particularly if the skin stretches. I've had moles removed on three different occasions and I haven't ever had to keep the bandage on... for the first 24 hours I kept it dry but after that I showered normally. (one on my tummy, two on my back and one on my breast)

I guess follow your Dr's instructions but if it gets hot or really really sore take the bandage off. GL

[2CheekyMonkeys]

oh, i wish i could have a shower! LOL were your moles removed and then sutured? maybe you got different instructions if they were removed in a different way to mine. mine were actually cut out and stiched up.

[Olive]

ouch!!

is go to the chemist and ask about some waterproof coverings for them, likes for burns etc..

[Ryatha]

Mine were cut out and sewn up, and the stiches taken out 10-14 days later. Like olive suggested, get some waterproof coverings, they work really well

[Tinks]

Yep get waterproof bandaid thingys. I got mine from Safeway, they were Bandaid brand (the big ones) and they worked really well. I recently got some from the chemist and paid almost $15 so go the Bandaid brand.

They should stop being sore after a few days but that could depend on the part of the body they're on. I had some taken off my leg which didn't hurt but the ones taken from my neck and arms did, probably due to having more movement in those areas.

[2CheekyMonkeys]

the guy who did mine said not to change the badage either! so would i put the waterproof one over the top or something?

[Olive]

id ask the chemist but id just take the bandage off and redress with the waterproof one, i cant see what harm taking it off would do